SPIEGEL ONLINE
- November 28, 2013
The regional Green government plans to create a national park in the northern Black Forest, much to the consternation of many locals. Although well-intentioned, the state project has unleashed a culture war. By Alexander Smoltczyk more... [ Comment ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- November 27, 2013
An increasing number of people are moving to German campgrounds permanently to save money. The little communities of motorhomes and trailers offer a comfortable yet affordable lifestyle that residents say they couldn't find elsewhere. By Philipp Alvares de Souza Soares more... [ Comment ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- November 08, 2013
The eastern German area of Westhavelland is blessed with magical night skies, darker than almost anyplace else in the country. A "dark-sky park" for amateur astronomers and nature lovers is in the works for the region, and idealists are championing efforts to reduce light pollution elsewhere. By Marco Evers more... [ Comment ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- October 25, 2013
Germany pretends to be a pioneer in the green revolution. But its massively expensive Energiewende has done nothing to make the environment cleaner or encourage genuine efficiency. One writer argues: Either do it right, or don't do it at all. A Commentary By Alexander Neubacher more... [ Comment ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- October 23, 2013
Douglas Henderson is probably the most important living paleoartist. Influenced by 19th-century landscape painting, he depicts a long-disappeared world. He tells SPIEGEL ONLINE about the stigma attached to his art -- and the trouble with ever-changing science. Interview Conducted By Frank Patalong more... [ Comment ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- October 15, 2013
Just weeks after the German election, Angela Merkel's conservatives received donations totalling 690,000 euros from the family that owns almost half of BMW. The payment coincides with Berlin's forceful intervention to halt tough new CO2 curbs for carmakers in the EU. more... [ Comment ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- October 04, 2013
Many Germans are growing fed up with all the noise pollution coming from planes, trains and automobiles. Despite numerous studies warning of associated health risks, politicians are merely giving lip service to the worries. By Matthias Bartsch more... [ Comment ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- September 27, 2013
More than 800 experts from 195 countries have collaborated on the UN's lengthy new report on climate change. Despite points of scientific contention, the study uncovers worrying developments. Instead of arguing over the details, it's time the international community finally takes action. A Commentary By Christoph Seidler more... [ Comment ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- September 23, 2013
Data shows global temperatures aren't rising the way climate scientists have predicted. Now the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change faces a problem: publicize these findings and encourage skeptics -- or hush up the figures. By Axel Bojanowski, Olaf Stampf and Gerald Traufetter more... [ Comment ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- September 20, 2013
The Rosia Montana mine in Romania is currently one of Europe's most controversial projects. Plans by Bucharest to push through approval for the large-scale mining that would eliminate an entire town have sparked mass protests. By Luke Dale-Harris more... [ Comment ]
